Akshay won the Best Actor award for Rutom, while Surabhi Jyothi won the Best Actress for Malayalam film Minnaminungu (The Firefly). Sonam Kapoor got a Special Mention for Neerja and the film won the Best Hindi Film. Zaira Wasim won the Best Supporting Actress for Dangal.

Mohanlal received the Special Jury Award and he also got a standing ovation from the crowd. Director K. Vishwanath received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award and Adil Hussain received the Special Mention for Mukti Bhavan.

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Akshay Kumar, Surabhi Jyothi, Sonam Kapoor and Adil Hussain during 64th National Film AwardsAkshay Kumar receiving National AwardAkshay Kumar during National Award CeremonyAkshay Kumar receiving National Award for RustomSonam Kapoor receiving National AwardAnil Kapoor during National Award CeremonyMohanlal receiving National AwardStanding Ovation when Mohanlal received National AwardZaira Wasim receiving National AwardK. Vishwanath receiving the Dadasaheb Phalke Award

Akshay Kumar also took to social media and shared his happiness over receiving the award.